Southern Cal

THE NATION

September 29, 1992

FRESHMAN INSIDE linebacker Jon McGee was struck in the arm by a stray bullet Monday just before practice was to start on a campus field. McGee was taken to California Medical Center, where he was listed in good condition with a superficial flesh wound.

ARKANSAS

INTERIM COACH Joe Kines has hired former Clemson coach Danny Ford as a ''consulting assistant'' for the Razorbacks (1-3). Ford, who led the Tigers to the 1982 national championship and resigned in 1990 after a second NCAA investigation, will work with the Razorbacks through the end of the season. He and Kines were assistants at Clemson in 1977 and 1978.

RUTGERS

COACH DOUG Graber has reinstated four of five players suspended last week for violating team rules. Cornerbacks Jay Bellamy and Tim Geckeler, free safety Malik Jackson and defensive end James Guarnera practiced with the team Monday. Offensive guard Kareem Williams remains suspended, but Graber says he'll review the situation week to week. All five sat out Saturday's 40-0 victory over Navy, but Jackson and Bellamy are expected to start Saturday's games against No. 8 Penn State.

MISSISSIPPI

A CONGENITAL problem and bulging neck disk have ended the career of freshman wide receiver Cooper Manning, the son of Archie Manning. Manning began feeling pain in his right arm and hand in January and tests revealed the problem, which will require surgery. Coach Billy Brewer said Manning will receive a medical release and remain on scholarship.

SOUTH CAROLINA

QUARTERBACK WRIGHT Mitchell, who was the Gamecocks' starter through the first four games, gave up his grant-in-aid and left the team. He apparently decided to leave after learning from Gamecocks coach Sparky Woods that he would not start Saturday's game against Alabama.